Frankfurt in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Frankfurt lets you add the romantic Rhine. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and the Rhine Valley on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Day 1: Old town & skyline
2Day 2: Rhine Valley
3Castles & cruise
4Apple-wine evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the Römerberg, skyline, a Main cruise and apple wine.

Day 2: Rhine Valley

Day trip to the castles, Lorelei and a river cruise.

Evenings: Sachsenhausen

Enjoy apple-wine taverns and local food.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Frankfurt — prices per person.

Frankfurt

Rhindalen tur fra Frankfurt herunder Rhine River Cruise

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fra$173/ person

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Frankfurt in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Frankfurt?

Two days covers the city — the Römerberg, skyline, a Main cruise and apple wine — on day one, and a romantic Rhine Valley day trip on day two, a great mix of city and scenery.

What should I not miss in 2 days in Frankfurt?

The Römerberg old town and skyline, a Main river cruise, an apple-wine tavern in Sachsenhausen, and a Rhine Valley day trip with a river cruise.

Is the Rhine Valley worth it from Frankfurt?

Absolutely — combining castles, vineyards, the Lorelei and a scenic river cruise, the romantic Rhine Valley is the most popular and rewarding day trip from Frankfurt, just 1 hour away.